Activist Position at the EFF

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco's Mission District, is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free speech, innovation and privacy on the Internet and other technologies.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco's Mission District, is looking for a full-time activist to fight for free speech, innovation and privacy on the Internet and other technologies. If you are passionate about technology, dedicated to its role in building a better future and want to work alongside leaders in the field, this dream job is for you! As an EFF activist, your responsibilities would include:

Communicating our sometimes complex technical and legal issues to "mom and pop" in a clear, compelling and concise voice;

Developing energetic and innovative education and activism campaigns that engage both EFF's membership and the general public;

Writing blog posts about EFF work in a timely manner;

Maintaining the content of EFF's information-packed website;

Working closely with EFF attorneys and other public interest groups; and

Determining when issues deserve EFF attention and convincing others of their importance.

Required:

Excellent writing skills;

Experience maintaining and contributing to a blog;

Strong familiarity with digital civil liberties issues;

An eagerness to learn about new issues; and

An ability to turn things around quickly and comprehensively.

In addition, knowledge of or experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

Collaborative writing and editing;

Professional journalism, or formal training in journalistic or creative writing;

This is a full-time position based in EFF's office in San Francisco, CA. To apply, send a cover letter with links to 2-4 online writing samples and resume to activist@eff.org. Feel free to include links to additional supporting materials, as well. No phone calls please!